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Cleaning up on the Holidays

Now that the Holidays are a (hopefully) pleasant memory, what do you do with all the leftovers? Here are some of our favorite finds that will help give 2016 a clean sweep and start your 2017 with an even cleaner slate.

Shark Rocket Complete

People have been traipsing in and out of your home for months now. And whether it’s winter mud, snow, salt, spilled food, or random holiday wrapping and decorations, the floors are a mess, and could really use a deep cleaning, right? The Shark Rocket Complete is a beast of a vacuum, with two powered brush rolls to make sure every bit of debris gets picked up. On hard flooring, the two rolls pick up large, small, and stuck-on items. On carpet, they pull in large particles and deep clean to remove ground-in dirt. Working together, these two brush rolls make quick work of just about any dry mess you can think of—and they handle regular vacuuming around the house, too. http://www.sharkclean.com

Shark Genius Steam Pocket Mop System

For cleaning sealed hard floors—which an ordinary vacuum isn’t built for—the Genius uses steam to release most messes, lifting them away without you ever having to touch them. The Steam Blaster was created for stuck-on or greasy messes. It applies steam directly to loosen up those problem areas and uses a pad to wipe the mess away. According to the manufacturer, that pad also removes 99.9% of common household bacteria. So you get two solutions in one: an amazing clean without having to get your hands dirty. You can even detach the pad directly into the laundry with a simple push of a button. Oh, and did we mention that you don’t need to buy more pads? http://www.sharkclean.com

Nutri Ninja Nutri Bowl DUO

Once your house is back to normal, you may be thinking about cleaning up your eating habits as well. Look no further than the Nutri Ninja DUO, which is an all-in-one blender, fusion machine for food prep, and processor. It can break down whole foods, seeds, ice, nuts, and more. This machine is so versatile, that you’ll find yourself firing it up for more than you’d expect. Plus, it’s fun. Addicting, even. The Nutrient & Vitamin Extraction and Pro Extractor Blades Assembly make amazing smoothies and shakes as well as pops and purees, dough, and just about anything else you can conjure up. And if you need some conjuring inspiration, the DUO comes with a terrific recipe book. Once you get the hang of using these devices (which won’t take long) you’ll be whipping up nutritious and delicious meals and snacks for your family and yourself every day. http://www.ninjakitchen.com

Ninja Coffee Bar System

Whether you’re a coffee fanatic or just someone who spends more time and money in coffee houses than you know you should, this is a great way to free up your calendar and improve your finances at the same time. The Ninja Coffee Bar System is neither so huge that it takes up your entire counter, nor so expensive that you’ll need to take out a loan to purchase it. Plus, it’s easy to use and doesn’t require those expensive (not to mention environmentally unfriendly) pods. The System makes a variety of coffees (including iced coffees) and comes with a number of drink recipes that will help you expand your coffee-drinking horizons. It also includes a milk frother (which will soon have you wondering how you ever lived without one) and Ninja’s exclusive Café Forte to amplify the flavors of your drinks. http://www.sharkclean.com